Category Archives: Special Events

There’s just something about ruffles. They add depth and movement. They look great on stage. They’re super fun to wear. Obviously, we’re very pro-ruffle at Sakkara Clothing & Costume. 😉 We’re excited to announce that our Deluxe Ruffle Pant is back for a limited time!

We’re offering so many sizes and colors that we had to separate all that ruffly goodness into two listings. Between Deluxe Ruffle Pant and Deluxe Ruffle Pant – More Colors you will find seven gorgeous options. Want a custom color? Contact us to see if it’s possible!

Deluxe Ruffle Pants start with the same organic cotton and bamboo fabric you know and love. Then, they’re embellished with oodles of handcrafted ruffles. Did you know the ruffles come from past projects? Each pant is a little different as a result. The mix depends on what we’ve been up to! Needless to say, this is one of our favorite practices for keeping textiles out of landfills.

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Not sure how to style them? Well, they look great on their own. We also love how they look with a short overskirt (if you’ve picked up one of our Velvet Ruffle Mini Skirts at a recent event, that would be a cute combination). You can even wear them under a full-length skirt. The ruffles give you extra volume and lift at the bottom. Add your favorite belt and costume bra, or a Corrie top, and you’re set!

Like all of our work, Deluxe Ruffle Pants are made to last. They will be a part of your wardrobe for years to come.

The Ruffle Pant Revival will only last as long as we still have ruffle making supplies, so don’t hesitate to order yours today!

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We’re pleased to announce that we’ve got one more event coming up before the year ends. You’ll find Sakkara Clothing & Costume at the Life:Forms Night Market Holiday Shopping Soiree. This event will be held at Om Culture, a beautiful yoga and event studio just blocks away from Gas Works Park in Seattle.

Be there: December 15th, 8:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

The Night Market is not your typical arts and craft fair. For one, there’s this awesome thing where it runs until 2 a.m.. There is no getting up early on a Saturday morning to get the best stuff. You can get done with work, enjoy a little dinner, and then finish your holiday shopping.

We’ll be among more than 30 great local vendors. Not only will there be lots of handmade goods, but there’s will also be crystals, tarot readings, tea, and kombucha. DJs will be creating the perfect soundtrack for your shopping experience. It’s a very Seattle kind of event.

There’s no cover to attend the Night Market, so even if you’re one of those organized people who already has their holiday shopping done, it’s worth just coming out to browse. You never know when you’ll find something perfect for yourself, or discover a new-to-you artisan.

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BurlyCon X is happening in Seattle this weekend, November 9-12. It’s always great to see an amazing event celebrate a milestone anniversary, so a big congratulations to BurlyCon on 10 years! We’re looking forward to celebrating with you.

What can you expect at BurlyCon? First, this is a burlesque education convention. Learn from some of the best performers on the scene who will be covering topics such as The Art of Seduction to Zippers, Snaps, and Hooks, Oh My! One thing we really love about this event is that it goes beyond dance technique, featuring instruction on the business side of dance, like The Producer’s Tool Kit.

There’s also a lot of opportunity for discussion, with caucuses and panels happening throughout the weekend. Check out the subjects and get your schedule here!

These ruffled bootie shorts are fabulously simple, yet super cute. Fully lined and designed with the expert fit we’re known for, these shorts layer great with your favorite leggings! By the way, the gold highlights in the fabric pick up stage lighting perfectly. 😉

Cute, fingerless gloves (that won’t break the bank) are a timeless accessory for any dancer. We’ll have them in a variety of materials and colors to match your favorite costumes. Our gloves are also a great gift for your dance friends back home as a souvenir from BurlyCon!

Our velvet ruffle mini skirts can go from classroom to stage to nightclub. Teachers, these really help accentuate your bootie, making it easier for your students to follow what you’re doing, especially if you choose a color that contrasts with your pants.

We can’t wait for a fun, powerful weekend at BurlyCon X. We hope to see you there.

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September is already almost halfway over, which means Hexenfest is just around the corner! If you’re still on the fence about whether to attend, allow me to give you five excellent reasons to buy your tickets today.

1 – Fall in Wine Country. Hexenfest is held in Sonoma County, where the average highs for late Sept/early October are in the upper 70s, and lows hover around 50. Sounds perfect for a festival, right? Warm, inviting temperatures during the day and the crisp bite of fall at night. And let’s face it, Sonoma County is a beautiful place year-round.

2 – I’ll be vending. Not only will I have everything that you can find on the website, but also some great designs that haven’t been posted online yet, like my velvet ruffle mini skirts. Don’t forget to also check out the sales rack. One of my JamBallah customers found a great sample of a discontinued style of pants… what will you find?

3 – Live music and dance performances all weekend long. Since its inception, Hexenfest has been dedicated to featuring the best pagan and mythpunk bands, as well as dancers who draw on mystic influences to create their art. Here’s a taste of what you can expect from event organizer and musician Sharon Knight

4 – Workshops! It’s not just music and shopping all weekend. There’s opportunities to learn, create, and grow. For instance, Sydney Miles (aka Belladona Atropa) is offering a beginner-friendly belly dance class called “Sensuality in Dance.” What an incredible way to get in touch with your body! Check out the event schedule to see what other workshops and rituals might appeal to you.

5 – Participate in a clothing swap with people who actually share your taste. Sakkara Clothing & Costume is dedicated to slow fashion and keeping textile waste out of our landfills. What better way to ensure that the clothing that no longer quite fits or doesn’t match anything in your wardrobe goes to a loving new home? Best of all, anything that doesn’t get swapped will be donated, so you won’t even have to pack it up and take it back with you.

If that all sounds as good to you as it does to me, then I hope you’ll make plans to attend. Hexenfest is happening September 28th-October 1st 2017 in Geyserville, CA. It’s being held at the Isis Oasis, a truly magical location. You can get lodging on-site, in the cabins or camping. Day passes are also available if you’ve got other accommodations (like if you’re lucky enough to already live nearby).

What part of Hexenfest are you most excited about? Let me know in the comments or on Facebook.

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Yes, that’s right, after years of living and working in Portland, I’ve decided to move north.

Moving is always a big undertaking, but even more so when you’re not just packing up your personal life, but also your business. Moving a studio requires going through years of fabric and supplies and deciding what makes the cut to come to your new studio — and what needs to go in the destash bin!

While this is a big change for me, it shouldn’t impact my customers much. I’m still in the PNW, and it’s still influencing my design aesthetic. I’ll continue to do my favorite Portland events (I was just at JamBallah NW, in fact). I’ve just moved a little further up the road.

In the meantime, I hope that my Seattle-area fans will share with me their favorite local restaurants, shops, and events! Help me get to know my new home a little better. Leave a comment here, on my Facebook page, or touch base with me at Steamposium in October.

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This weekend is the fabulous JamBallah NW festival in Portland, OR. This celebration of Middle Eastern dance and American fusion is held at the Artists Repertory Theatre, a beautiful venue in downtown Portland. There will be great workshops all weekend, afternoon showcases and evening gala shows, and of course, a stellar vending area!

I will be there with all of your favorite Sakkara Clothing & Costume wares, including some new items not yet available on the web. My Velvet Ruffle Mini Skirts and Fingerless Gloves are great costume or classroom accessories for the upcoming Fall and Winter season. They’re available in a variety of fun colors, and as always, I’ll have sizes XS-3XL!

In addition, I’ll have some gorgeous fabric and costuming supplies from my studio destash! This is the perfect opportunity to pick up a few things if you want to make some costuming to match your ready-made Sakkara Clothing & Costume pieces.

Here are a few of my favorite JamBallah NW tips:

-Parking can be a headache, especially if the Timbers are playing (thankfully it looks like they don’t have a home game that weekend). Give yourself extra time to find a spot if you’re driving!

-The best way to get to the Theatre is to take the MAX Light Rail. Thank you Portland for having great public transportation.

-The Artists Repertory Theatre is air-conditioned! The vending is free and open to the public. The afternoon showcases are only $5, so it’s a good way to cool off, be entertained, and find some nice additions to your closet even if you’re not a belly dancer.

-Don’t miss the evening shows! Show up an hour before the doors open to enjoy a glass of wine and some light snacks at the theatre bar. It’s an elegant evening of top-notch performance by the event’s teachers and professional dancers from around the country.

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It’s time to start thinking about Reigning Down on Oregon, because it’ll be here before we know it! So, what’s RDOO?

A blurb from their website sums up the event nicely:

Do you like dancing? Do you like music? Do you like to eat, drink and be merry? Do you love to laugh? Do you enjoy spending time with your friends and family doing what you love? Well then, look no further! The sixth year of Reigning Down on Oregon is here!

We’ve got a jam-packed retreat in store for you and we are so excited to head into the woods for our sixth year of art, friendship and fun in our wooded sanctuary of West Salem.

Sakkara Clothing & Costume will be there to kick off our Pacific Northwest vending tour! Since this is one of our first events of the season, you can expect a great selection, beautiful new products, and focused, personal service.

Do take a moment and check out the RDOO website. They may have a few spaces still open (and it’s super affordable). Come join us in the woods!

Come see what The Verdant Muse and Sakkara Clothing & Costume have cooked up for you, excited event-goer! We will be vending Thursday-Sunday with an array of handmade delectables sure to tempt your inner magpie.